Artists performing at a concert at Kanaka Durga temple as part of the music festival ‘Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam’, in Vijayawada on December 8, 2024.
The precincts of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri Hill resonated with melodious Carnatic music on Sunday (December 8).
As part of the third and final day of the ‘Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam’, a grand music festival sponsored by the Union Ministry of Tourism across three different venues in Vijayawada, local artists and singers performed Carnatic compositions dedicated to the presiding deity of the temple, goddess Kanaka Durga reflecting the rich heritage of Indian classical music.
Temple authorities and chief priests honoured the artists in recognition of their significant contributions to this grand musical festival.
The festivities will continue on Sunday until 7.30 p.m. at the Tummalapalli Vari Kshetrayya Kalakshetram auditorium, where the festival was launched.
For those unable to witness the live performances, videos of the event are made available on the official YouTube channel of the Ministry of Tourism: youtube.com/@ministryoftourismgoi. The festival is dedicated to the cause of preserving and promoting India’s traditional arts.
Published – December 09, 2024 07:44 am IST
